Structures Manufacturing Engineer

Hermeus • Atlanta, GA

91d • $110,000 - $140,000

About The Position

Hermeus is a venture capital-backed aerospace and defense technology company focused on building high-speed products that sustainably deliver asymmetric advantage to the Department of Defense and allied partners. The Manufacturing Team at Hermeus consists of individuals with a vast array of experiences ranging from welding, additive manufacturing, tube bending, machining, integration, and avionics. This lean team is responsible for building a vehicle that will fly and provides crucial design feedback to the engineering team, allowing for rapid iteration on design and assembly. In this role, you will be responsible for the build and inspection processes for the structural assembly and testing of primary and secondary structures on the Quarterhorse vehicle. You will develop, qualify, and refine manufacturing processes to meet all design and business requirements including safety, quality, efficiency, and delivery. Collaboration with other engineers, subject matter experts, and technicians will be essential to solve large-scale production challenges. You will also resolve product non-conformances and work with the quality team to implement root cause analysis and corrective actions. Leading improvement projects to ensure that safety, reliability, and process capability goals are achieved will be a key part of your responsibilities.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in engineering or a technical discipline.
• 2+ years of experience in aviation or aerospace manufacturing environment.
• Experience with prototype development and design for manufacturability.
• Familiarity with quality tools such as root cause analysis, PFMEAs, and data-driven process evaluation.
• Strong communication skills and ability to read and provide feedback on technical documents.
• Ability to make assumptions and perform trade studies using first principles.
• Experience with metallic manufacturing techniques and equipment.
• Demonstrated experience with CAD and geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T).
• Experience in control and monitoring of complex automated systems.
• Comfortable working directly with hardware on the floor, including stooping, bending, and standing.
• Ability to work overtime and weekends as needed.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a startup development environment.
• Experience working in a flight development program.
• Experience working with Inconel and Titanium.
• Experience transitioning parts from first article to production.

Responsibilities

• Build and inspect structural assembly and testing of primary and secondary structures on the Quarterhorse vehicle.
• Develop, qualify, and refine manufacturing processes to meet design and business requirements.
• Collaborate with engineers, subject matter experts, and technicians to solve production challenges.
• Resolve product non-conformances and implement root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Lead improvement projects to achieve safety, reliability, and process capability goals.
• Provide input into the design and development of new and existing hardware.
• Identify, plan, and execute on capital equipment, machine, and layout upgrades.
• Develop and refine floor layouts, capacity models, and product flow analysis.
• Apply process improvement methodologies to reduce build hours and quality issues.
• Manage projects and execute to tight timelines while communicating with stakeholders.
• Train technicians, engineers, and leaders on best-in-class operations practices.
• Work with design engineers to evaluate designs for manufacturability and test requirements.
• Ideate and implement tooling and test solutions for high-quality hardware.

Benefits

• $110,000 - $140,000 a year

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees